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US: Later this month, two hotels operated by AKA will join Marriott and Hilton soft brands, with Concord Hospitality assuming day-to-day management for both properties.
Hotel AKA Alexandria is transitioning to Marriott’s Autograph Collection on June 17, and on June 23 Hotel AKA Washington Circle will join Hilton’s Tapestry Collection.
Architect Piero Lissoni originally designed the 180-room Hotel AKA Alexandria, marking his first US hotel project. It opened in 2023.
Architecture and design firm Gensler led the transformation of Hotel AKA Washington Circle from a former student housing property. It opened in 2024.
While Concord Hospitality will operate both hotels, AKA will continue to be involved as a co-general partner of the properties.
Larry Korman, chief executive officer of AKA, said: “We’re incredibly proud of the hospitality experiences we built at both Hotel AKA Alexandria and Hotel AKA Washington Circle. These properties reflect our commitment to thoughtful design, residential-style living and personalised service that resonates with today’s traveller. As we continue expanding the AKA brand, we remain focused on growing in key gateway markets, including South Florida, where we see strong opportunity for the type of offerings AKA is known for.”
Highlights:
- Hotel AKA Alexandria will join Marriott’s Autograph Collection on June 17, while Hotel AKA Washington Circle will transition to Hilton’s Tapestry Collection on June 23.
- Concord Hospitality will assume day-to-day management of both hotels, while AKA remains involved as a co-general partner through Electra America Hospitality Group.
- AKA said it plans to continue expanding its luxury long-stay hotel portfolio in key US markets, including Florida, as part of its wider growth strategy.
